The 1964 Bumblebee: Life at Howard Academy

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. With roots stretching back well into the 19th century, Howard Academy's history is close to the hearts of many Monticello locals. When education was difficult to access for many Black students in Jefferson County, the school provided countless children with the opportunity to learn. Many remember Howard Academy as buildings on Chestnut Street. The 1936 building was constructed as a high school, and was later followed by the 1940 building to accommodate a